Drink Of The Week: Gypsy

The Mystery Man's Valentine's Day Cocktail

A little history with your buzz...

We don't know where the Gypsy came from (dear readers, if you know the story, please let us know in the comments), but we do know that it's gotten us into, and out of, some tight spots at around 2:45 a.m. And by "tight spots" we mean that moment when you see a guy walking through the door of the bar, striding purposefully toward the lovely woman you've been chatting with for the last hour, and you realize that you're about to have to make some fast calculations.

Hair-on-your-chest factor: 88/100

The Gypsy is a red drink, yes, but that red color comes not from cranberry juice or pomegranate nectar or some other fruit-based sweetener; that red color comes from sweet vermouth. In other words, it's strong stuff, and it's for men who like their alcohol to taste like alcohol. We've been particularly fond of sweet vermouth lately, as its full-bodied flavor is an ideal enhancement to wintertime beverages.